Where are we with the FAFSA now? with W. Kent Barnds

For Your Institution

English - March 12, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
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W. Kent Barnds, executive vice president for strategy and innovation at Augustana College, joins FYI host Gil Rogers to talk about the current state of this year's FAFSA applications and information which have both been abnormally slow.

Kent shares his invaluable insights into the complexities faced by both students and university staff during this transformative period. Gil and Kent delve into the impact of FAFSA simplification on students and universities, including what offers they are able to make to students and how the degree of certainty they can make those offers directly affects the engagement potential for everyone. Discover the challenges and creative solutions being implemented in admissions offices across the country, as we navigate through the treacherous waters of this transformative period in higher education.

For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research.

Introduction | 00:00

Kent’s Background | 00:31

The Impact of FAFSA Changes | 00:56

How can Institutions Do Better? | 05:39

Exploring Solutions and Future Prospects | 08:20

What Could the Government Be Doing Better? | 15:36

Conclusion | 19:27

RELEVANT LINKS:

W. Kent Barnds LinkedIn Faculty Profile at Augustana College